Northwest <p>Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Sound Publishing photo)</p>

Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding

As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond to ongoing...

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 12, 2025 12:33 pm


WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge

A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault…

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 4, 2025 12:21 pm
Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps

Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Kiku Hughes’ graphic novel “Displacement” has become part of that curriculum.

By Bailey Josie • December 3, 2025 3:20 pm
King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors

Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.

By Drew Dotson drew.dotson@rentonreporter.com • December 2, 2025 12:37 pm
Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate

Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • November 29, 2025 5:12 am
Angela Donaldson with her parents, Kevin and Laurie Hauglie. Sponsored
Legacy, resilience and the power of community: Planning for the...

A third-generation insurance family plans for succession, ensuring stability for clients

By Kevin Hauglie Agency • December 2, 2025 7:30 am
The Waltz of the Flowers from the 2024 Nutcracker performance. Photo courtesy Olga Dmitrieva. Sponsored
Local dancers, live orchestra bring the magical Nutcracker to life

Emerald Ballet Academy presents the timeless tale at Bothell’s Northshore Performing Arts Center

By Emerald Ballet Academy • December 8, 2025 6:00 am

Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary

For residents of the Pacific Northwest, January 2024 might be memorable because of the winter storm that brought ice and…

By Kris Johnson, Association of Washington Business • November 13, 2025 11:00 am
King County Parks Levy is a critical investment in WA’s...

Guest commentary.

By Mitsu Iwasaki Trust for Public Land • July 24, 2025 2:30 pm
Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County executive

Becomes the youngest person ever to hold the office, first immigrant, first refugee and the first millennial

By Steve Hunter • November 25, 2025 5:58 pm
Flood alert: Free sandbags available for county residents

As part of the Be Flood Ready campaign, all King County residents are eligible for free sandbag materials to help protect from floods.

By Bailey Josie • November 10, 2025 11:54 am
Angela Donaldson with her parents, Kevin and Laurie Hauglie. Sponsored
December 2, 2025 7:30 am
The Waltz of the Flowers from the 2024 Nutcracker performance. Photo courtesy Olga Dmitrieva. Sponsored
December 8, 2025 6:00 am
100 small business owners in King County will receive Comcast RISE grant packages to help them grow, innovate and strengthen their local community. Courtesy Comcast Sponsored
August 19, 2025 1:30 pm
The barrel room at Copperworks Kenmore offers a warm, inviting event space. Courtesy Copperworks Distilling Sponsored
August 18, 2025 1:30 pm